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United States vs Singapore
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
vs
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
10–37%
TCJA provisions extended; no sunset
No change
0–24%
Stable; top bracket review under consideration
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
0–11%
No federal sales tax; state avg ~6–9%
No change
9%
No further GST increases planned
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
21%
Federal flat; proposals to raise to 28% stalled
No change
17%
Global Minimum Tax compliance ongoing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0–20%
+ 3.8% NIIT; thresholds inflation-adjusted
No change
0%
No capital gains tax
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~15.3%
SS wage base ~$180,000 est. 2026
No change
37%
CPF adequacy review; contribution rates stable
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States β€” State & Local Taxes

The U.S. has 50 states each setting their own income tax (0%–13.3%). California tops at 13.3%, while Texas, Florida, and Nevada levy no state income tax. NYC adds its own income tax (up to 3.876%). Sales taxes vary from 0% (Oregon) to over 11% combined. Property taxes are primarily local. Some states like Washington have introduced capital gains levies.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore β€” City-State β€” No Sub-National Variation

As a city-state, Singapore has no states or regions to create tax variation. Property tax is levied at progressive rates (0–32% owner-occupied; 12% investment/commercial). CPF (Central Provident Fund) contributions serve as combined social security and retirement savings. There is no inheritance tax or capital gains tax.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

United States vs Singapore: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States has a higher top income tax rate (10–37% vs 0–24%). πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: United States has a higher consumption tax (0–11% vs 9%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore offers a lower corporate rate (17% vs 21%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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